The supply chain for plastics is divided into the following segments
Raw materials can be resins, granules, powders, etc.
Consumables for turning plastic raw materials into completed plastic products, such as colorants and additives.
Equipment for processing plastics, such as dies and molds.
Converting raw ingredients for plastics into end products.
Gathering discarded and old plastics and recycling them for processing.
Abhi Impact Logistics Solutions specializes in handling the supply chain requirements of the plastics processing industry and supports the transportation of various products within this sector.
- Plastic Pipes & fittings
- Plastic Pipes & fittings
- Plastic auto-component
- Plastic packaging products
Below are major challenges in above plastic products supply chain management
- In-plant logistics
- Transportation of high volume and comparatively low weight finished / semi-finished goods
- Storage / warehousing / yard management
- Government regulations in Export-Import of plastic products
With over a decade of experience, Abhi Impact Logistics Solutions excels in managing complex supply chains for the plastics industry and offers the following specialized services in this domain.
We Offer Below Services in Plastics Supply Chain Management
Plastics 3PL / Steel 4PL
Abhi Impact Logistics Solutions brings extensive expertise in managing complex plastics supply chains as a trusted 3PL and 4PL partner.
Our competitive edge lies in offering reliable warehousing, transportation, and EXIM services that ensure seamless supply chain operations.
We deliver stability and efficiency through our skilled professional team and a robust technology-driven infrastructure.
Plastics Warehousing
Challenges of complex plastics supply chains such as high volumes, low weight, and high inventory turnover demand effective warehousing and yard management solutions, especially in the pipes industry.
Plastic-based auto components require specialized transport solutions due to their unique shape, size, and quality parameters.
Making the right decisions regarding warehousing and yard management is crucial to sustain profitability and to maintain and grow market share in a competitive market.
- Selection of warehouse location
based on
distribution plan and complete Downstream Steel SCM consulting
including design
of warehouse
facility, setting operational SOPs, suggestion w.r.t. improvements
in current
warehousing operations etc.
- Innovative Yard management.
- Automated authentication &
traceability of
steel
goods for accurate FIFO management.
- Warehouse stacking locations
planning to
optimise space utilisation.
- Advance and fully /
semi-automatic material
handling equipment to
save labour cost like – ASRS(Automatic Storage & Retrieval System),
AGV(Auto
Guided Vehicles), Reach Truck,
Forklifts, HPT(Hand Pallet Trucks), semi-automatic conveyors for
packing,
printing and dispatches. We offer
these equipment on hire-purchase or on monthly rent basis to reduce
capital
investment and
maintenance cost (including specialised trained staff cost) of our
customers.
- Full/partial automation in
binning, packaging
and loading/unloading to reduce material handling time and cost.
- Effective Warehouse Management
System (WMS) for demand
planning, inventory optimisation and distribution planning.
- Immediate WMS information flow to
upstream &
downstream for quick decision making in fluctuating demand market.
- Advanced analytics to support
world class
steel warehousing operations.
- 5S implementation along with
Kaizen.
- 3PL/4PL services to manage
customer's entire
warehouse activities.
- Strong operational review
mechanism &
reporting to control all activities related to warehousing.
- Design & installation of
optimised racks
system on rental basis
Plastics In-Plant Logistics
In-plant logistics involves the movement of goods within a manufacturing or processing facility.
This includes the transportation of raw materials from receipt to intermediate storage, and the movement of components and sub-assemblies to and from stocking points or line-sides for conversion into finished goods.
It also encompasses the transfer of finished products to the factory gate or to intermediate storage areas for dispatch beyond the factory.
Additionally, in-plant logistics covers intra-unit movements of raw, semi-finished, and finished goods within the plant premises.
Abhi Impact Logistics Solutions is a trusted partner for several leading plastics processing companies in managing their in-plant logistics.
We provide a range of specialized services tailored to ensure efficient in-plant logistics management.
- Raw material / semi-finished goods / components inward movement including unloading of material from vehicle, inspection
- Online transportation of components, sub-assemblies, and semi-finished goods
- Movement of finished goods to dispatch location
- For in-plant management, labor management is necessary.
- Management of returnable assets, such as trays, trollies, tote bins, pallets, bins, and movement fixtures, among others.
- IT support for the design and implementation of an in-plant logistics system, as well as consulting in the layout design (SLP, or Systematics Layout Planning) for material transportation, storage, and handling equipment
- Binning of goods received at receipt
- Issue of raw material / semi-finished goods for further processing on lines (line feeding)
- Management of the yard
- Transportation of empty bins or pallets from the production line to replenishment points, which may include raw material storage areas, earlier stages of manufacturing or processing, or locations outside the factory.
- Dispatch management: loading and billing
- To lower our clients' capital investment and maintenance costs (including the cost of hiring specialized, trained people), we provide material handling equipment for hire-purchase or monthly rental.
- cleaning and washing bins, storage devices, etc.
Plastics - Transportation
For a transportation partner in the plastics goods business, scalability and the ability to meet high demand at the appropriate moment are critical.
Abhi Impact Logistics Solutions provides services that increase supply chain efficiency.
In order to offer the plastics industry seamless services, we have centered our activities around the transportation vertical as a 3PL partner with decades of experience.
We provide a broad range of value-added services in plastics transportation, including closed body container or FTL transportation, assistance with returns or recalls, and demo kitting for retailers.
- Backed by a fleet that you own or rent based on your needs
- specialized in transporting substantial amounts of freight or goods in accordance with the law
- We offer services for local, regional, and national shipments.
- We are a trustworthy, dependable, and industry-leading service provider that consistently delivers value to all of our current and potential clients.
- Our knowledgeable transport staff can help you choose the right carrier.
- tracking of your shipments via our Transport Management System (GPS/SIM) around-the-clock
- Comprehensive IT network support for your FTL shipping, including a year's worth of online invoicing, payment, PODs, and data backup
- Reverse Logistics
- Additionally, we offer FTL services from India to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, and vice versa.
- One of the top logistics firms in India, we provide FTL services to both domestic and international plastics businesses.
- Ordering online or offline around-the-clock using the Centralized Transport Desk (CTD)
- Our Centralized Transport Desk (CTD) Transport Management System (TMS) allows for the online creation of LRs (Lorry Receipts).
- Reports and visibility for every cargo movement
- An exact transit timetable for on-time delivery
- The chance to safely move valuable items using our secure services
Plastics - Export Import (EXIM)
International transportation of plastics, including raw materials and processed plastics into final goods, is included in the export-import category.
With our extensive global network and in-depth understanding of international freight forwarding, we are prepared to take on the Plastics EXIM SCM challenge.
Our primary offerings at Plastics EXIM consist of
Air Freight - Imports and Exports
Import Cargo Handling
Export Cargo Handling
Import and Export Cargo Consolidation
Sea Freight - Imports and Exports
- Full Container Load (FCL)
- Less than Container Load (LCL)
- Buyer Consolidation
- Options for Direct and Transhipment Services
- Services from Port to Port
- Shatter Bulk
Customs Clearance
- Guidance for Duty Benefits as per notifications
- Customs documentation
- Examination of shipments
- Customs Duty Payments
- Customs clearance at all major CFS, Ports across India
- Carting/ receiving goods
